Jere R. Schadt, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 8th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Dorothy "Dottie" M. Weaver Schadt, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage this past May 2nd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Phillip R. and Pauline E. Desher Schadt.

Jere had worked as a sales service manager for Allsize Corregated Co for 17 years. He retired after working 13 years for Lancaster County Solid Waste Authority.

He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in East Petersburg.

Jere was a US Navy veteran, serving as a Hospitalmans Mate 3rd Class. After active duty, he had also served with the Naval Reserves.

He served as the Past Master Counselor of the Order of Demolay.

In addition to his wife, Jere is survived by a daughter Karen L. married to David Lefever of Ephrata, a son Kevin R. married to Angie Schadt of Clay, and his four grandchildren, Ryan and Zachary Lefever and Kylie and Landon Schadt.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 1-2PM at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State St., East Petersburg, PA,17520 with the memorial service to follow at 2PM, the Rev. Harry Rohrer officiating. Interment will be in the Trinity Reformed Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jere's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Music Endowment at Trinity UCC. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com